Petition · past parliament

The Treaty of Union 1707 is no longer fit for purpose and Dissolve The Union

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Scotland and England have diversified in different directions. Brexit has shown that Scotland prefer an internationalist approach and that England seem to prefer a more insular future. Scotland has a social culture whereas the Englands is more conservative.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because this would be a decision for the people of Scotland and not the UK Government or Parliament.

You might like to sign this petition calling for a referendum on Scottish Independence instead:

Hold an immediate independence referendum for Scotland (Indy Ref 2)

Timeline

26 Mar 2019 Petition opened for signatures
4 Apr 2019 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 4 Apr 2019

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.